Samsung Galaxy A52 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A52 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads — 65/100 vs 46/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 517,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A52
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Samsung Galaxy A52 better?
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 189g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A52 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 19 points higher (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (64/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (64/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (71/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A52 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A52 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×75.1×8.4 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A52
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A52 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Samsung Galaxy A52 by 54.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (64/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (89/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (71/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A52 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A52 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A52 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A52 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A52 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A52 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A52 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A52 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.